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    New Car Day

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    Those are great cars. The 66 Chevelle brings back some good memories. One of my best friends, who was a professional mechanic, bought one with a blown engine that looked identical to yours, Twang. He put in a 350 that he built himself and I didn't understand it. Why a small block? The main reason was money but he made it wicked fast. I only raced him once and he won. My car turned a 12.3 @ 119 at the track a few weeks before. That wasn't bad for those days.

    New Car Day

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    Congratulations!!! I've been following the new mid-engine Corvettes since concept days. I was delighted to read about it. It's an absolutely remarkable vehicle and I would have one in a heartbeat, if I could. I wish you many happy motoring hours in your new beauty.

    Was he the best guitar player of the 1960s

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    On 6/30/2020 at 3:50 PM, mihcmac said:

    Speaking of weight.... When I got out of the Army in the early 70's I decided to get a big amp, one that could handle wether I was playing guitar or bass. So still being influenced by the 60's I got an Ampeg SVT with two 8X10 cabinets, yep sixteen 10" speakers. The SVT used six 6550's and even though it had a split power amp it was best to run it with both cabinets, it was a lot to haul around. But I loved the sound and being in AZ at the time there were lots of opportunities to use it, including very large desert parties usually referred to as boondockers. At one of these I was setting up on a stage lifting my 300Lb head onto the cabinets and I lost my footing falling backwards with the amp head pinning my chest an knocked me out. My drummer was able to get it off me, from then on I left the head on the ground, great amp though.. Now I'm using two 26Lb amps...

    I found a shot of my SVT with one cab playing my hot rodded Kalamazoo SG bass, this is 71 at Papago Park in AZ.

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    Micheal our Hendrix virtuoso playing a Weltron but also a Jaguar and a Strat using his Fender Twin head and a Marshall cab, Terry anything Baker using a set of Ludwigs, Me and Bob our Clapton expert on his Strat into a hot rodded Bassman head and a Fender 4X12 cab... There are several Gretsch PA cabinets scattered around like the staggered 4X12 cab.

    What a great picture. Man good thing your drummer was around to help you out.

    I vaguely remember the days of having a young, strong back. You sure needed one with that very cool rig. I bet you sounded awesome. Yeah and I think you probably stirred up some dust devils too. Thanks for the great picture. I love to reminisce.

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    WTH did you do today?

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    On 6/14/2020 at 11:03 AM, mihcmac said:

    Glad to hear you have some security with your work, these times can be very trying and hard on people. Sometimes when I was in-between bands or just bored, I used take my rig and plug-in at one of the Ramada's in Papago Park an let out some self expression.

    I bought a few sets of strings recently, at one of the brick and mortar stores in my area, that has survived by doing call in orders. Quite a few shops here are suffering as they rely on tourist trade that is gone.

    Got to play my red Les Paul through some tubes in the open air, it was quite refreshing.

    I bet it was refreshing. I haven't played outdoors in a long time. It's too darn hot here to play outside now but maybe when Fall comes around.

    I'm about ready to put a larger reverb tank in my amp. It's the one big weak point in our amps, IMO. I have a reverb pedal so I haven't been in a hurry to make the change but, now that we're talking about playing outdoors, I think I'll do it soon. Carrying a guitar and amp is enough for me. I don't want to drag my pedalboard too.

    Speaking of pedals, I really like my new Boss RC-3. It's a nice looper.

    Have fun!

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    WTH did you do today?

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    5 hours ago, uncle fester said:

    Good for you getting back into the work rhythm, it's tough if you though you were done with it...  good luck with it.   Now hop you were able to give that strat a proper workout!

     

    If Dietz is a local shop, I'd give them my business.  Always had good luck with sweetwater - but right now I'm trying to throw my money to some of the smaller guys.   Regardless, Epi Rivieara Custom P93 - woooo hoooo!

    Thanks! I was retired for 5 years but my situation changed drastically (divorce) and had to go back to work. I'm very fortunate to have found a good-paying job that I can do part-time.

    I agree with supporting your local shop if it makes sense. I like Sweetwater a lot but, this time, I'd say buy from your local guy/gal. My local shop had to move 9 miles further away because of rent increases but I still support them when I can. There's really something to be said for the old mom and pop stores and I sure don't want them to disappear altogether.

    WTH did you do today?

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    It's good to read that everyone seems to be doing well though this craziness. I've settled in to my new work-from-home job and my permanent hours are 07:00 - 11:00 M-F.  That's all this old guy can handle and I'm sure glad training is over. I finished my first full week of "Production" yesterday.

    I haven't played in well over a week and my favorite Strat is calling me.

    Have a great weekend, everyone!

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